Super Kool
In this country, the weather changes quickly. Really. There are even instances when its rainly-sunny-rainy in one day. I don’t mind it though, I like the bipolar weather no matter how many times it has betrayed me. During these times I always have a hot or cold drink in my hand. Here are…
a failed croissant
I have always loved croissant even when I didn’t know what it was called or how it was pronounced. Yes. Bread aing nd butter is one of my weaknesses. The person who invented this buttery, flaky piece of bread should be sainted. Or maybe he (she) already is. So I’ve seen one of…
Bento Corned Beef
Bento Corned Beef I love corned beef for breakfast. I specially like the chunky kind sauteed with chopped potatoes and onion. Sometimes I add sweet tomatoes and minced carrots. This bento in particular I added half a pickle and hard boiled duck egg soaked in ocha. I added the pickle to balance the…
Bento Dilis
Bento Dilis and Grilled Eggplant In this tiny town where I live, eggplant is abundant. The deep violet about a foot long. I like them grilled over charcoal, peel the charred and blackened skin then either fry it with egg like a torta (fritter?) or sautee with garlic, onion and tomatoes seasoned with…
almost mille crepe
Flour is a staple in our kitchen. There are a number of things I can make out of it. A cake. A doughnut. A pancake. A dinner roll. A cruller and then some. Of course not everything I make turns out edible. The very first pizza I made was so hard and undercooked…
bunny apples
Okay, this is my 25th try or 7th depending on how you count. Anyways, i made this one for Misaki chi, the most adorable, academically smart, physically strong and funniest manga character I’ve ver known.
chicken cordon bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu Adapted from Tyler Florence’s recipe Ingredients 4 double chicken breasts (about 7-ounces each), skinless and boneless sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 thin slices smoked ham 16 thin slices quickmelt cheddar cheese 1/4 cup flour 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 teaspoons…
lazy eggs
It’s my birthday and I was planning to prepare something I have never cooked before. As of late I’ve been enthralled with appetizers so much that I even dream about them. Really. I browsed through my cookbook and decided on this one. I’ve always loved eggs and had prepared it in many ways,…
oatmeal cookies
I’ve been buying FOOD magazine ever since 2005 and always marveled at their collection of household recipes from celebrities and ordinary food lovers. Here’s a favorite in the cookie department. Oatmeal Lace Cookies recipe by Tina Juan 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 /2 cups oatmeal 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder…
eat me!!
I never had any interests in food until I torched my very first steamed rice. As I hid the securely covered pot under my bed and I vowed to do better. A lot better. After 15 years, I’ve become a lot better. I never again torched steamed rice. Of course I’ve had misses…
